We were honoured to supply our Burlington Blue Grey slates for the complete reroof of Belsay Hall, a Grade I-listed, Greek Revival mansion managed by English Heritage.
| Customer: | Wensley Roofing |
| Slate Used: | Burlington Blue Grey Best |
| Quantity: | Approx 900 m² whole roof |
The project involved re-roofing the Hall’s expansive low-pitch roof (roughly 900 m² at 12°) which had suffered severe weather damage and water ingress over the years. The restoration, carefully phased over two years, required a durable slate that precisely matched the original early-19th-century roof appearance.
We coordinated deliveries to the site in tandem with the reroofing schedule so that new slates arrived as each roof section was stripped and re-slated. Because the Hall remained open during works, logistics were carefully managed. Our team supplied the slates in appropriate sizes and courses to mirror the traditional diminishing-course pattern. This allowed the roofing contractor to lay the new slate without visible seams or colour shifts. The result was a structurally sound roof that matches the original aesthetic, even the fine detailing like conical roof curves and copings were faithfully restored.
The completed roof at Belsay Hall now marries tradition and performance. The new slate roof will protect the building for generations, preserving its heritage just as intended. We are proud to have contributed to this landmark restoration. Belsay Hall’s renewed roof stands as a testament to UK Slate’s commitment to quality: supplying specialist slates that meet exacting standards on the most important conservation projects.
